JORGE CANTU RUMORS & GOSSIP

Halo Headlines: Morales Hold an Impressive Workout, Cantu a Big What If, How Other Big Angel Acquisitions Fared in Their First Season

The January 27th, 2012 edition of daily news for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim including Morales' recovery gets a...
Via Monkey with a Halo  |  17 days ago

Angels' Big ?What-If?- Jorge Cantu

When Cantu inked a minor league deal with the Halos last week, not much was said other than ?depth move?. Understandably so, most fans aren?t getting their hopes up that Jorge Cantu is an answer to ANY of the Angels problems. But, with a player of Cantu?s former caliber, there?s always the ?what-if? factor. What if Cantu rediscovered his swing?
Via LA Angels Insider  |  18 days ago

Angels sign INF Cantu to minor-league contract

The Los Angeles Angels and free-agent infielder Jorge Cantu have reached an agreement on a minor-league contract. Cantu will receive an invitation to spring training. He was waived June 21 by the San Diego Padres after hitting .194 with three home runs and 16 RBIs in 57 games last season. Cantu, who has spent time with five teams in his career, drove in 100 runs with Florida in 2009.
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  January 07, 2012

Angels sign Cantu, Deeds to minor league deals

Veteran infielder Jorge Cantu has agreed to a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels. Cantu also got an invitation to spring training in the deal announced Friday with the Angels, who also signed outfielder Doug Deeds to a minor league deal. Cantu batted .194 with three homers and 16 RBIs in 57 games last season while playing first base and third base for the San Diego...
Via AP on Fox  |  January 06, 2012

Angels can’t sign another free agent………..Cantu

I know it doesn’t compare to the Albert Pujols, C.J. Wilson, and maybe not even the LaTroy Hawkins deal, but Jorge Cantu is one of the signings that may turn out to be a blessing in disguise. The Halos inked Cantu to a minor league deal on Friday. Cantu, who had a disappointing season last year in San Diego, is just 2 seasons removed from driving on 100 runs with the Marlins...
Via Pro Sports Blogging  |  January 06, 2012

Padres request unconditional release waivers on Cantu

In a press release issued by the San Diego Padres, the team announced that they have requested unconditional release waivers on infielder Jorge Cantu. The 29-year-old Cantu was designated for assignment by the Padres on June 15. The Padres signed Cantu to a one-year, $850,000 contract on January 24, 2011.  He was a free agent last winter after spending the 2010 season with the...
Via PRO Rumors  |  June 21, 2011

What happened to Jorge Cantu?

Just two years ago McAllen, Texas native Jorge Cantu was among the MLB’s most feared hitters. Now after being designated for assignment by the San Diego Padres, the slugger has fallen off the wagon. Hitters have struggles throughout their careers but most are able to turn it around. This hasn’t been the case for the big right-hander. In 2009 Cantu was making a name...
Via FanAttic Network  |  June 16, 2011

Padres close to a Minor League deal with Jorge Cantu?

Apparently, the San Diego Padres are in on Jorge Cantu according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated. The Padres would prefer to keep it to a Minor League deal says Heyman. Yesterday, we learned that the Astros ceased conversations with Cantu and that the Braves and Padres became the front runner for his services with the Cleveland Indians as an outside possibility for the infielder...
Via PRO Rumors  |  January 24, 2011

Braves, Padres and Indians interested in Jorge Cantu

The Houston Astros have ceased conversations with free agent Jorge Cantu regarding a possible contract, according to Stephen Goff of the Houston Astros examiner. The Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres are now front runners for Cantu's services with the Cleveland Indians as an outside possibility for the infielder. Cantu hit .256 with 11 HR's and 56 RBI's in 2010 with...
Via PRO Rumors  |  January 23, 2011

Rangers/Marlins Trade Analysis: Jorge Cantu for Two Prospects

The Rangers have made yet another upgrade to their team, acquiring Florida corner infielder Jorge Cantu for Double-A pitchers Evan Reed and Omar Poveda. It’s surprising that the Rangers and Angels have been in such heated trade talks, given that LA is 8 1/2 behind Texas. The Rangers sure feel like the Angels are breathing down their necks anyway, even though the A’s are actually...
Via Call to the Pen  |  July 29, 2010
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